
Volkswagen Beetle
White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc
LS06 BUGMOT history
LS06 BUG is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,434 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 101,434 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,958 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS06 BUG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS06 BUG was last recorded at 101,434 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,434 miles · 18 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,958 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,434 miles
- 2025 – 96,806 miles
- 2024 – 90,028 miles
- 2023 – 84,306 miles
- 2022 – 76,907 miles
- 2021 – 74,926 miles
- 2020 – 72,798 miles
- 2019 – 67,047 miles
- 2018 – 62,111 miles
- 2017 – 57,357 miles
- 2016 – 53,165 miles
- 2015 – 48,843 miles
- 2014 – 43,446 miles
- 2013 – 37,650 miles
- 2012 – 30,837 miles
- 2011 – 25,783 miles
- 2010 – 20,992 miles
- 2009 – 15,908 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,434 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 101,434 miles
- Test number
- 303833691242
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail101,434 miles (+4,628)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,434 miles
- Test number
- 273388940178
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass96,806 miles (+6,778)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 96,806 miles
- Test number
- 504639239623
- AdvisoryFront both front strut top mounts have slight movement but not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass90,028 miles (+5,722)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,028 miles
- Test number
- 480415652713
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both
- AdvisoryRear inner seals corroded both
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
Pass84,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 84,306 miles
- Test number
- 612279409219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,306 miles (+7,399)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,306 miles
- Test number
- 244776231619
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass76,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 76,907 miles
- Test number
- 721271441874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,907 miles (+1,981)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,907 miles
- Test number
- 354763179852
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass74,926 miles (+2,128)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 74,926 miles
- Test number
- 285355160537
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass72,798 miles (+5,751)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 72,798 miles
- Test number
- 786358916957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,047 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,047 miles
- Test number
- 411736025043
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail67,047 miles (+4,936)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,047 miles
- Test number
- 530041846791
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 62,111 miles
- Test number
- 589645763713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,111 miles (+4,754)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,111 miles
- Test number
- 591358265367
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Pass57,357 miles (+4,192)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 57,357 miles
- Test number
- 698139335784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 53,165 miles
- Test number
- 504778749027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,165 miles (+4,322)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,165 miles
- Test number
- 117521088283
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour does not match n/s headlamp (1.7.5b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass48,843 miles (+5,397)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 48,843 miles
- Test number
- 989128145014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,446 miles (+5,796)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,446 miles
- Test number
- 627206654019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 37,650 miles
- Test number
- 179042543043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,650 miles (+6,813)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,650 miles
- Test number
- 806122043057
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass30,837 miles (+5,054)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 30,837 miles
- Test number
- 158232652062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,783 miles (+4,791)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 25,783 miles
- Test number
- 576278931082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,992 miles (+5,084)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 20,992 miles
- Test number
- 164290650065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 15,908 miles
- Test number
- 103070859470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS06 BUG
- Does LS06 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 BUG is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS06 BUG?
- The MOT on LS06 BUG is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS06 BUG done?
- LS06 BUG was recorded at 101,434 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,958 miles a year.
- Has LS06 BUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS06 BUG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS06 BUG ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LS06 BUG find?
- LS06 BUG passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.
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